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Construction On Lone Mountain Trail And Three Pedestrian Bridges Begins Monday, June 7

Project Will Complete The 3.5-Mile Lone Mountain Trail And Enhance Downtown Cultural Corridor

The city of Las Vegas plans to begin work on a $4.7 million project to install trail improvements and three pedestrian bridges throughout the city. Construction is scheduled to start Monday, June 7, and will take approximately 12 months to complete.

Funding for the improvements is provided by the Bureau of Land Management through the sale of public lands as authorized by the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act. This act allows money from Nevada federal land sales to be used in the state for park and trail projects.

Part of this project will include construction of a 12-foot-wide concrete trail segment within the west side of the Buffalo flood control channel, between Vegas Drive and Lake Mead Boulevard, in Wards 1 and 4. This segment will complete the Lone Mountain Trail from Washington Avenue, which will extend 3.5 miles north, to Alexander Road. The trail segment will be enhanced with lighting and a five-foot-tall decorative wrought iron fence adjacent to the channel. Additionally, approximately 600 feet of six-foot-wide concrete trail section will be constructed north of Cheyenne Avenue. Lighting and fencing will also be included in this segment.

“The Lone Mountain Trail has been planned for many years and has been a work in progress,” said Ward 1 Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian. “With this final phase of construction, we will have a beautiful trail for residents in the northwest part of the city to enjoy.”

Councilman Stavros S. Anthony, who represents this area of Ward 4, added, “This project will definitely promote healthy lifestyle choices. It includes the installation of two pedestrian bridges, which will create trail continuity for pedestrians and bicyclists across Lake Mead Boulevard and Cheyenne Avenue.”

In downtown Las Vegas, a pedestrian bridge will be constructed across Las Vegas Boulevard in the heart of the Cultural Corridor between the Lied Discovery Children’s Museum/Las Vegas Library and the Las Vegas Natural History Museum. This bridge will showcase an artistic element designed by David Griggs, consisting of light emitting diodes (LED) lights.

“This unique, neon-themed bridge will provide pedestrian connectivity to southern Nevada’s concentration of cultural institutions,” said Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow, who represents this area of Ward 5. “This project will also further enhance our efforts to make Las Vegas Boulevard South an iconic boulevard for residents and tourists alike.”

Most of the construction will take place during the daytime hours with minimal traffic disruptions. Some temporary traffic lane restrictions will occur on Cheyenne Avenue, Lake Mead Boulevard and Las Vegas Boulevard during the overnight hours when the pedestrian bridges are placed.

The contractor is Martin-Harris Construction. Parsons is providing construction management services. The city’s Public Works Department is managing the project.

U.S. Highway 95 Southbound Traffic Will Be Routed To The New Horse Drive Southbound Ramps Starting Tuesday

Temporary Detour Of All Southbound Traffic Is Needed
As Horse Drive Interchange Construction Continues

Starting at approximately 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 25, and continuing through the next six months, all southbound traffic on U.S. Highway 95, south of Kyle Canyon Road, will be detoured off of the highway and on to the new Horse Drive exit and entry ramps to continue traveling southbound through the area. No access to Horse Drive will be available while U.S. 95 traffic is shifted to the ramps.

This traffic flow change is necessary as work on the $44 million Horse Drive interchange project continues.

“The traffic shift should be non-stop and seamless with the exception that the speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph to ensure public safety as motorists travel through the Horse Drive construction zone,” said Councilman Steven D. Ross who represents this part of Las Vegas. “This speed reduction is not expected to cause a backup or impact traffic, as it will coincide with a Nevada Department of Transportation road improvement project that is taking place north of Kyle Canyon which extends approximately 30 miles north.”

The U.S. 95 southbound traffic flow change is required for crews to begin to build the bridge portion of the Horse Drive interchange. In mid-to-late June, U.S. 95 northbound traffic will be shifted to the new Horse Drive interchange northbound off- and on-ramps.

Work on the Horse Drive interchange project started in June 2009 and will take approximately 18 months to complete. Work remains on schedule and on budget to construct an overpass and full interchange, frontage roads, ramps, retaining walls and a bridge, along with extensive utility work, flood control improvements, traffic signals and lighting.

“When completed, this project will help alleviate traffic congestion and backup that many residents experience on the Durango Drive interchange at U.S. 95,” added Ross.

The Horse Drive interchange is slated for completion in late December 2010. Funding is provided by the Nevada Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, the Clark County Regional Flood Control District and the city of Las Vegas. Capriati Construction is the project contractor. The city of Las Vegas Public Works Department is managing the project.

City of Las Vegas Begins Rainbow Boulevard Roadway Resurfacing And Sidewalk Improvements On Tuesday, June 1

Traffic Lane Restrictions And Sidewalk Closures Are Planned

Starting Tuesday, June 1, and continuing through the next four months, traffic lane restrictions and sidewalk closures will be in effect on Rainbow Boulevard, from south of Smoke Ranch Road to north of Gowan Road, as part of a roadway maintenance and sidewalk improvement project. Traffic delays can be expected and detours will be established for pedestrian traffic.

The work on Rainbow is being done as a preventative maintenance measure to extend the life of the roadway. Work will consist of sidewalk, curb and gutter replacement, full depth asphalt patching and the placement of asphalt overlay. Sidewalk ramps will be upgraded to meet current Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.

Las Vegas Paving is the contractor. City of Las Vegas Department of Field Operations personnel are managing the project. Funding of this $1.5 million improvement project is provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Similar projects on Lamb Boulevard, Alexander Road, Village Center Circle, Hills Center Drive and Ann Road are ongoing.

Storm Drainage Improvement Project On Buffalo Drive
And Farm Road In Centennial Hills Starts June 1

Traffic Lane Restrictions Can Be Expected As Six-Month Flood Control Project Begins

Work on a $1.1 million storm drainage improvement project will soon get underway on sections of Buffalo Drive and Farm Road in the northwest part of Las Vegas.

Starting Tuesday, June 1, and continuing through the next six months, traffic lane restrictions can be expected on Buffalo, from Donald Nelson Avenue to Sunny Springs Lane; and on Farm, between Buffalo and Palm Grove Lane. The construction will require the temporary closure of Donald Nelson, between Buffalo and Picnic Street. Work will also be performed in Sunny Springs Park at the Elkhorn Springs flood control detention basin that is located on the east side Buffalo.

As traffic delays and disruptions can be expected, Tenaya Way is suggested as an alternate route for through north-south travel while work is underway. Elkhorn Road is suggested for east-west access.

Construction will take place during daytime hours as large concrete flood control pipes are installed in Buffalo and Farm. The improvement project, designed to help alleviate flooding that can occur during heavy rainfall events, is slated for completion in December 2010.

Martin Harris Construction is the contractor. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is managing the project. PB Americas Inc. is the construction design consultant. Funding is provided by the Clark County Regional Flood Control District.

Paintbrush Gateway Sculpture Is Coming
To The Las Vegas Arts District
Traffic Delays Can Be Expected While Work Begins To Place Two 45-Foot-Tall
Lighted Paintbrush Sculptures By Renowned Artist Dennis Oppenheim

A downtown improvement project to ready and place two 45-foot-tall sculptures that were designed by renowned artist Dennis Oppenheim will start on Monday, May 24, and continue during the next several weeks. Crews will install the foundation and infrastructure that will culminate with the placement of the large-scale artwork on Charleston Boulevard at Main Street and at Las Vegas Boulevard.

Most of the work will take place during the day, although some night work will be necessary. Temporary traffic lane restrictions can be expected on Charleston Boulevard, near the Fourth Street intersection, while work is under way.

The project is slated for completion in August.

Oppenheim specially designed his Paintbrush Gateway sculptures to serve as way-finding guides to the Las Vegas Arts District. Oppenheim’s creation is a pair of paintbrushes that stand more than 45 feet tall. When lit, the brush tips will emit an array of rainbow lights into the sky.

“The Paintbrush Gateway projects a stroke, 2,000 feet long, going into darkness, thus echoing an artist’s excursion into the unknown,” said Oppenheim, who currently lives and works in New York.

Oppenheim has exhibited his works internationally in galleries and museums including the Tate Gallery, London; Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam; Whitney Museum of American Art and The Museum of Modern Art, New York; Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris; Galerie Pro Arte, Germany; and the Joseph Helman Gallery, New York.

The Arts District is a classic urban mix of residential, commercial and cultural uses that continues to grow as the hub of the arts scene in Las Vegas. The Arts District is located in the area of Commerce Street, Hoover Avenue, Fourth Street and Las Vegas Boulevard at Charleston Boulevard and Colorado Avenue.

Richardson Construction is the contractor. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is managing the project. Funding for the $95,000 installation improvements is provided by the Nevada Department of Transportation stewardship program and the city of Las Vegas.

Traffic Lane Restrictions On Valley View Boulevard Near Alta Drive Planned Through The Summer

Regional Storm Drainage Improvement Project Under Way

Valley View Boulevard will narrow to one travel lane in each direction, between Alta Drive and Fulton Place, starting Monday, May 24, and continuing through August. The traffic changes are necessary as part of continuing work on the $11 million Oakey Meadows Regional Storm Drainage System Improvement Project.

Work will be performed weekdays during the approximate hours of 7 a.m. and
6 p.m. The traffic lane restrictions will be in effect 24 hours a day.

Decatur Boulevard is suggested as an alternate route for through north-south travel, as delays and disruptions can be expected on Valley View. Traffic on Fulton and on Alta near Valley View should not be affected.

Valley View should reopen to full access in September.

This improvement project is designed to help alleviate flooding that can occur during heavy rainfall events. Work started in January and will take a year to complete, as large concrete flood control boxes are installed in sections of Valley View, Alta, Fulton and Hinson Street.

Meadow Valley Contractors, Inc. is the contractor. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is managing the project. G.C. Wallace, Inc. is the construction management consultant.

Funding is provided by the Clark County Regional Flood Control District and the city of Las Vegas.

City Of Las Vegas Begins Alexander Road Resurfacing
On May 14

Traffic Lane Restrictions To Occur Between Cimarron Road And U.S. Highway 95

Starting Wednesday, May 14, and continuing through the next two months, traffic lane restrictions will be in effect on Alexander Road, between Cimarron Road and U.S. Highway 95, as part of a roadway maintenance and sidewalk improvement project. Temporary traffic lane restrictions will occur in work zones on weekdays and may also be in place on weekends. Alexander Road will reopen to full access as work in each section is completed. The improvements should be finished this summer.

The work on Alexander Road is being done as a preventative-maintenance measure to extend the life of the roadway. Work will consist of the placement of asphalt overlay. Sidewalk ramps were upgraded to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act standards.

Southern Nevada Paving is the contractor. City of Las Vegas Department of Field Operations personnel are managing the project. Funding is provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

City Of Las Vegas Begins Durango Drive Resurfacing On May 11

Traffic Lane Restrictions To Occur Between Cheyenne Avenue And Alexander Road

Starting Tuesday, May 11, and continuing through the next two months, traffic lane restrictions will be in effect on Durango Drive, between Cheyenne Avenue and Alexander Road, as part of a roadway maintenance and sidewalk improvement project. Temporary traffic lane restrictions will occur in work zones on weekdays and also may be in place during weekends. Durango Drive will reopen to full access as work in each section is completed. The improvements should be finished this summer.

The work on Durango Drive is being done as a preventative-maintenance measure to extend the life of the roadway. Work will consist of the placement of asphalt overlay. Sidewalk ramps were upgraded to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act standards.

Southern Nevada Paving is the contractor. City of Las Vegas Department of Field Operations personnel are managing the project. Funding is provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Road Resurfacing Is Planned For Village Center Circle, Hills Center Drive And Town Center Drive

Intermittent Traffic Lane Restrictions And Closures Start Monday, May 10

Starting Monday, May 10, and continuing through the next two months, traffic lane restrictions will be in effect intermittently on Village Center Circle, on Hills Center Drive between Village Center and Lake Mead Boulevard, and on Town Center Drive between Village Center and Summerlin Parkway.

There will be temporary traffic lane restrictions within work zones. Traffic restrictions may be in effect weekdays and on weekends on a 24-hour basis. These disruptions are necessary as work on preventative roadway maintenance continues. The project includes milling and resurfacing the roadways to extend the life of these three heavily traveled streets. During the milling process, before placement of the overlay, there will be a rough milled surface that may cause difficulties for bicyclists in these areas. Use of an alternate route is suggested.

Village Center Circle, Hills Center Drive and Town Center Drive will reopen to full access when work in each section is completed and during some weekends. Curbs, gutters and sidewalks were removed and replaced, and sidewalk ramps were upgraded to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act standards. The improvements should be completed this summer.

Southern Nevada Paving is the contractor. City of Las Vegas Department of Field Operations personnel are managing the project. Funding is provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Alta Drive Weekend Closure Planned

Regional Storm Drainage Improvement Project Underway

Starting at approximately 9 p.m., Friday, April 23, and continuing through 5 a.m. Monday, April 26, Alta Drive will be closed to traffic between Valley View Boulevard and Lacy Lane. Crews plan to work around-the-clock, through the weekend, to complete this phase of the $11 million Oakey Meadows Regional Storm Drainage System Improvement Project.

While the closure is in effect, Charleston Boulevard is suggested as an alternate route for east-west travel. Traffic on Valley View and Lacy should not be affected. This section of Alta Drive should reopen to one travel lane in each direction by 5 a.m. April 26.

This improvement project is designed to help alleviate flooding that can occur during heavy rainfall events. Work started in January and will take approximately 12 months to complete, as large concrete flood control boxes are installed in sections of Alta, Valley View, Fulton Place and Hinson Street.

Meadow Valley Contractors, Inc. is the contractor. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is managing the project. G.C. Wallace, Inc. is the construction management consultant.

Funding is provided by the Clark County Regional Flood Control District and the city of Las Vegas.

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Alta Drive Temporary Closure Is Planned

Ongoing Flood Control Project To Close Alta, East of Rainbow Boulevard

Starting Thursday, April 22, and continuing through May 22, Alta Drive will be closed to traffic between Rainbow Boulevard and Lorenzi Street. The temporary closure is necessary as work on an $8.7 million flood control improvement project continues.

Charleston Boulevard is suggested as an alternate route for through east-west travel while the closure is in effect. Traffic on Rainbow and Lorenzi should not be affected. This section of Alta should reopen to access on May 22.

The flood control improvement project, by the city of Las Vegas, started last June and will take approximately 12 months to complete. Funding is provided by the Clark County Regional Flood Control District and the city of Las Vegas. Contri Construction Company is the contractor.

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City of Las Vegas Begins Lamb Boulevard Resurfacing
And Sidewalk Improvements On Tuesday, March 30

Traffic Lane Restrictions And Sidewalk Closures To Occur

Starting Tuesday, March 30, and continuing through the next five months, traffic lane restrictions will be in effect on Lamb Boulevard, between Charleston Boulevard and Owens Avenue, as part of a roadway maintenance and sidewalk improvement project.

Temporary traffic lane restrictions and sidewalk closures will occur in work zones on weekdays, and there will be some around-the-clock sidewalk closures.

The work on Lamb is being done as a preventative maintenance measure to extend the life of the roadway. Work will consist of sidewalk, curb and gutter replacement, full depth asphalt patching and the placement of asphalt overlay. Sidewalk ramps will be upgraded to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.

Lamb will reopen to full access on weekends and as work in each section is completed. The improvements should be completed this summer.

Southern Nevada Paving is the contractor. City of Las Vegas Department of Field Operations personnel are managing the project. Funding is provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Stewart Avenue Sewer System Rehabilitation And

Road Reconstruction Project Starts Monday, March 15

Traffic Lane Restrictions Can Be Expected From Main To Fourth Streets

Traffic delays can be expected when a $1.56 million sanitary sewer system rehabilitation and road reconstruction project starts in downtown Las Vegas along Stewart Avenue. Work is scheduled to start Monday, March 15, and will take approximately a year to complete.

The improvement project includes the removal and replacement of the sewer system and reconstruction of roadway, from the west side of Main Street to the east side of Fourth Street. The project also includes sidewalk widening, landscaping, traffic signal upgrades at Main, the installation of a bus turnout west of Fourth, and streetlights on the north side of Stewart.

Most work will take place during the day, although some night work will occur. Traffic lane restrictions will be in effect in work zones on Stewart. Traffic lane restrictions may also occur on Main, Casino Center Boulevard and Fourth. Business access will be maintained during the construction.

As traffic delays and disruptions can be expected, Ogden Avenue and Bonanza Road are suggested as alternate routes for east-west travel.

The Stewart Avenue Improvement Project is slated for completion in the first quarter of 2011. The contractor is Western States Contracting Inc. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is managing the project. Funding is provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), Federal Highway Administration Enhancement, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada and the city of Las Vegas.

Storm Drainage Improvements On Rainbow Boulevard,

North Of Elkhorn Road, To Start March 8

New Flood Control Improvements Planned In The Northwest

Temporary road closures and traffic disruptions can be expected when a $7.4 million flood control improvement project starts on Rainbow Boulevard, north of Elkhorn Road, in the northwest Centennial Hills area of Las Vegas. Work is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 8.

The Rainbow Boulevard Storm Drain Improvement Project includes the construction of a storm drainage system along Rainbow, between Elkhorn and Whispering Sands Drive, and the installation of a concrete channel that starts at the Rainbow and Whispering Sands intersection, and proceeds northwesterly along the natural wash area to Grand Teton Drive. The project also includes flood control improvements on Rainbow at the Elkhorn, Farm Road, Donald Nelson Drive and Whispering Sands intersections.

Construction will take place during the daytime hours. Large concrete flood control boxes will be installed in Rainbow Boulevard. To minimize traffic disruptions, the project will be done in two phases.

The first phase of work will take place on Rainbow, between Elkhorn and Farm. When that work is completed crews will begin the second phase of the project and proceed north on Rainbow to improve the area between Farm and Whispering Sands.

Work in these locations will require the temporary closure of Rainbow. During the construction, Jones Boulevard, Torrey Pines Drive, Tenaya Way, and Buffalo Drive are suggested as alternate routes for through north-south travel.

The improvement project, designed to help alleviate flooding that can occur during heavy rainfall events, is slated for completion in the first quarter of 2011.

The contractor is Wiser Construction. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is managing the project. Funding is provided by the Clark County Regional Flood Control District and the city of Las Vegas.

New Symphony Park Avenue To Replace Discovery Drive

Street Name Changes Take Place Tuesday, March 2

Discovery Drive, the east-west roadway that intersects Martin L. King Boulevard and Grand Central Parkway in downtown Las Vegas, is getting a new name. On Tuesday, March 2, city of Las Vegas traffic crews plan to install new Symphony Park Avenue street name signs, replacing the Discovery Drive signage at these locations.

“This is the next step in our plans to brand and promote Symphony Park,” said Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman. “We are well past Discovery, we know who we are.”

The 61-acre Symphony Park, now under construction, is the locale of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, The Charlie Palmer hotel, World Jewelry Center, Newland Communities, Forest City and more.

The Las Vegas City Council approved the Symphony Park Avenue street name change in March 2009.

Log Cabin Way Temporary Road Closure

Starts Thursday, Feb. 25

Road Widening And Repaving Work Is Planned

Starting Thursday, Feb. 25, and continuing through the next four weeks, Log Cabin Way will be completely closed to traffic between Durango Drive and Bonita Vista Street. This section of Log Cabin Way will be widened and repaved, as part of a private development project in the area.

Traffic will be detoured south to Jakes Place during the temporary closure.

Log Cabin Way should reopen to access by Saturday, March 27.

Tenaya Way Overpass And Trail To Open Monday

Connection Over The Summerlin Parkway

Provides A New North-South Travel Option For Area Residents

Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian and other dignitaries plan to celebrate the completion of the Tenaya Way Overpass and adjacent Bonanza Trail with a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 9 a.m., Monday, Feb. 22. The event will take place on the new Tenaya Way Overpass with parking available on the north side of the Summerlin Parkway at Tenaya in the Bill Briare Family Park, located at 650 N. Tenaya Way.

The project started in January 2009, and included construction of approximately one-half mile of street improvements to connect Tenaya Way, between Westcliff Drive and Washington Avenue. An overpass bridge structure was built over the Summerlin Parkway, along with retaining walls, barrier rails and median islands. Streetlights, traffic signals, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and a pedestrian underpass were built. Sanitary sewer and storm drainage improvements were also part of the project.

The new traffic signal that was installed on Tenaya at Washington will be put into full green-amber-red mode in conjunction with the overpass opening.

“It is exciting to see this project completed so that Tenaya Way can provide motorists, bicyclists and residents in the area with another option for north-south travel, while also improving their access to Bill Briare Family Park and our regional trail system,” Councilwoman Tarkanian said.

Along with the overpass, a 1,350-foot shared use pathway was built on the north side of the Summerlin Parkway that connects Bill Briare Family Park to the Kellogg-Zaher Sports Complex.

Funding for the $7.9 million improvement project was provided by the city of Las Vegas, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada and the Bureau of Land Management through the sale of public lands as authorized by the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act. This act keeps money from Nevada federal land sales in the state for parks and trail projects.

Southwest Iron Works is the project contractor, while the city of Las Vegas Public Works Department managed the project. The city’s Planning and Development Department developed the trail concept and secured federal funds for its construction.

City of Las Vegas Begins Alexander Road Resurfacing

And Sidewalk Improvements On Wednesday, Feb. 17

Traffic Lane Restrictions And Sidewalk Closures To Occur

Starting Wednesday, Feb. 17, and continuing through the next five months, traffic lane restrictions will be in effect on Alexander Road, between Cimarron Road and U.S. Highway 95, as part of a roadway maintenance and sidewalk improvement project.

Temporary traffic lane restrictions and sidewalk closures will occur in work zones on weekdays, and there will be some around-the-clock sidewalk closures.

The work on Alexander Road is being done as a preventative maintenance measure to extend the life of the roadway. Work will consist of sidewalk, curb and gutter replacement, full depth asphalt patching and the placement of asphalt overlay. Sidewalk ramps will be upgraded to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.

Alexander Road will reopen to full access on weekends and as work in each section is completed. The improvements should be completed this summer.

Southern Nevada Paving is the contractor. City of Las Vegas Department of Field Operations personnel are managing the project. Funding is provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. A similar project on Lamb Boulevard should start in the next three months.

Horse Drive Closure At Racel Street/Fort Apache Road

Starts Tuesday, Feb. 16

Horse Drive Interchange Construction At U.S. Highway 95 Continues

Starting Tuesday, Feb. 16, and continuing through the next six months, Horse Drive will be closed to traffic at Racel Street/Fort Apache Road, on the east side of U.S. Highway 95. The closure is necessary as crews construct the new intersection as part of the $44 million Horse Drive Interchange at U.S. Hwy. 95 improvement project.

While the short section of Horse Drive is closed, traffic will be detoured to Racel and to the new Skypointe Frontage Road that was recently constructed as part of the project. Access to the park on Horse Drive at Fort Apache Road will be maintained.

This portion of Horse Drive should reopen to access in August.

The Horse Drive interchange project started in June 2009 and will take approximately 18 months to complete. The project includes construction of an overpass and full interchange, frontage roads, ramps, retaining walls and a bridge, along with extensive utility work, flood control improvements, traffic signals and lighting.

Construction continues both east and west of U.S. Hwy. 95, north of Grand Teton Drive.

The entire project is slated for completion in late 2010. Funding is provided by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, the Clark County Regional Flood Control District and the city of Las Vegas.

Capriati Construction is the project contractor. The city of Las Vegas Public Works Department is managing the project.

Regional Storm Drainage Improvement Project Moves

To Alta Drive, East Of Valley View Boulevard

Traffic Lane Restrictions Can Be Expected Through June

Traffic lane restrictions can be expected on Alta Drive, between Valley View Boulevard and Lacy Lane, starting the week of Feb. 15, and continuing through June. The traffic flow change is necessary as part of continuing work on the $11 million Oakey Meadows Storm Drainage System flood control improvement project that started in January.

Most of the construction will take place during the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., however, Alta will narrow to one travel lane in each direction on a 24-hour basis.

As work progresses, the project will also require traffic disruptions on sections of Valley View, Fulton Place and Hinson Street. The entire project will take approximately 12 months to complete, as large concrete flood control boxes will be installed in these roadway sections.

The improvement project, designed to help alleviate flooding that can occur during heavy rainfall events, is slated for completion in December 2010.

Meadow Valley Contractors, Inc. is the contractor. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is managing the project. G.C. Wallace, Inc. is the construction management consultant.

Funding is provided by the Clark County Regional Flood Control District and the city of Las Vegas.

Neon Boneyard Park Sign Relocation Starts Today

Las Vegas’ Historic Signs To Be Stored During Construction

The vast array of vintage Las Vegas signs, located on the east side of Las Vegas Boulevard at McWilliams Avenue, will be relocated as construction begins on the new Neon Boneyard Park.

Tand, Inc. is the contractor and crews plan to begin the delicate process of relocating the historic signs starting today, Feb. 8. This phase of work will take approximately four weeks to complete.

Many neon signs will be moved during the construction. Some of the most well known and loved by locals include The Stardust, The Sahara, Golden Nugget, The Algiers, The Green Shack, The Sulinda, and Standard Wholesale Supply. The original signs are of varying ages and conditions. All of the signs must be stored off-site during the construction.

The $1.9 million project includes construction of a half-acre public park that will feature a new Neon Boneyard Park entryway sign along with passive recreation space and seating areas, lighting and landscaping enhancements, and an adjacent parking lot. In partnership with the Neon Museum, an area will be built for the storage of neon signs from Las Vegas’ colorful past.

Most of the construction will be performed during the approximate hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., although some night work may be required on Las Vegas Boulevard. Road closures may occur on sections of McWilliams, Ninth Street and Encanto Drive, with access maintained for residents. The entire project will take approximately 10 months to complete.

Project funding is provided by the Bureau of Land Management through the sale of public lands as authorized by the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act. This act keeps money from Nevada federal land sales in the state for parks and trail projects. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is overseeing the project.

Editor’s Note: So as to not impact construction, a vantage point for media representatives to observe today’s sign relocation activity is in the area of Ninth Street and Harris Avenue. McWilliams Avenue is closed. Encanto Drive is open to vehicle and pedestrian traffic although there is no parking available on the roadway.

Neon Boneyard Park Project On Las Vegas Boulevard Starts Feb. 1

More Improvements Coming To This National Scenic Byway

The city of Las Vegas plans to begin construction on the new Neon Boneyard Park on the east side of Las Vegas Boulevard at McWilliams Avenue, in downtown Las Vegas. Work is scheduled to start on Monday, Feb. 1, and will take approximately 10 months to complete.

The $1.9 million improvement project includes construction of a half-acre public park and areas to display neon signs, in partnership with the Neon Museum, that have been preserved from Las Vegas’ colorful history. The project also includes the relocation of overhead utility lines and construction of passive recreation space and landscaping enhancements.

Most of the work will be performed during the daytime hours although some night work may be required on Las Vegas Boulevard. Road closures may occur on sections of McWilliams, Ninth Street and Encanto Drive, with access maintained for nearby residents.

The city’s Neon Boneyard Park is located along the section of Las Vegas Boulevard that recently earned designation as a National Scenic Byway. The park is located in the heart of the Las Vegas Cultural Corridor. The corridor is made up of the highest concentration of cultural institutions in Las Vegas and includes Cashman Center, the Las Vegas Library, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, Lied Discovery Children’s Museum, the Neon Museum, the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park and the Reed Whipple Cultural Center.

Funding for this project is provided by the Bureau of Land Management through the sale of public lands as authorized by the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act. This act keeps money from Nevada federal land sales in the state for parks and trail projects. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is overseeing the project. Tand Inc. is the construction contractor.

City Of Las Vegas Begins Durango Drive Road Resurfacing

And Sidewalk Improvements On Monday, Feb. 8

Intermittent Traffic Lane Restrictions And Sidewalk Closures To Occur

Starting Monday, Feb. 8, and continuing through the next five months, traffic lane restrictions will be in effect on Durango Drive, between Cheyenne Avenue and Alexander Road, as part of a roadway maintenance and sidewalk improvement project.

Temporary traffic lane restrictions and sidewalk closures will occur in work zones on weekdays, and there will be some around-the-clock sidewalk closures.

The work on Durango Drive is being done as a preventative maintenance measure to extend the life of the roadway. Work will consist of sidewalk, curb and gutter replacement, full depth asphalt patching and the placement of asphalt overlay. Sidewalk ramps will be upgraded to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.

Durango Drive will reopen to full access on weekends and as work in each section is completed. The improvements should be completed this summer.

Southern Nevada Paving is the contractor. City of Las Vegas Department of Field Operations personnel are managing the project. Funding is provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Similar projects to improve sections of Alexander Road and Lamb Boulevard should start in the next three months.

Storm Drainage Improvements On Rainbow Boulevard,

North Of Elkhorn Road, To Start In January

New Flood Control Improvements Planned In The Northwest

The improvement project, designed to help alleviate flooding that can occur during heavy rainfall events, is slated for completion in the fourth quarter of 2010.

New Traffic Signal At The Jones Boulevard And Farm Road Intersection Begins Operating Friday, Dec. 4, 2009

Signal Moves To A Flashing Red Operation Thursday

City of Las Vegas traffic crews plan to put the new traffic signal at the Jones Boulevard and Farm Road intersection into full green-amber-red operation at approximately 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 4.

To alert motorists to the traffic flow change, the signals will be put into a “flashing red” operation at approximately 7 a.m. tomorrow, Dec. 3. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution as they become familiar with the new signalized intersection.

Activation of the new traffic signal brings a $15.6 million infrastructure project to completion. Work started last December and included road improvements on Jones between Elkhorn Road and Horse Drive, on Grand Teton Drive between Maverick Street and Decatur Boulevard, and on Farm between Maverick and Leon Avenue. Sidewalks were constructed on Jones and on Grand Teton. Curbs, gutters, sanitary sewer and storm drainage improvements were also installed. Traffic improvements included signing, striping and traffic signals on Jones at Grand Teton and at Farm, and the installation of facilities for future signals at the intersections of Jones and Horse, and Grand Teton and Bradley Road.

Meadow Valley Contractors is the contractor. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is managing the project. Funding is provided by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, the Clark County Regional Flood Control District, city of Las Vegas sanitation funds and special improvement district assessments, and the Bureau of Land Management through the sale of public land as authorized by the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act.

Lane Restrictions For Southbound Travel On Decatur Boulevard, South Of Oakey Boulevard, Start Monday, Nov. 30

New Bus Turnout To Be Constructed

Starting at approximately 6 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 30, traffic lane restrictions will be in effect for southbound travel on Decatur Boulevard, between Oakey Boulevard and Sahara Avenue. The lane restrictions will be in effect, on a 24-hour basis, weekdays only during the next three weeks. Southbound Decatur will reopen to full access to accommodate weekend travel. There will be no impact to northbound travel on Decatur.

The temporary traffic lane restrictions are necessary as city of Las Vegas Department of Field Operations crews work to install a bus turnout area for southbound Decatur at O’Bannon Drive.

Decatur Boulevard should reopen to full access by Friday, Dec. 18.

Regional Storm Drainage Project Near Alta Drive
And Valley View Boulevard Starts in December 2009

Traffic Lane Restrictions Can Be Expected As 12-Month Flood Control Project Begins

Traffic lane restrictions can be expected when work on the $11 million Oakey Meadows Storm Drainage System flood control project gets underway on sections of Alta Drive, Valley View Boulevard, Fulton Place and Hinson Street.

Work will take place on Hinson between Charleston Boulevard and Fulton, and in the city of Las Vegas-maintained Craigin Park, located at 984 Hinson St. Other work areas include Fulton between Valley View and Hinson, Valley View between Fulton and Alta, Alta east of Valley View, and in the channel on the east edge of the Springs Preserve.

Some work on the regional storm drainage system will be performed in mid-December, however, most of the construction activity will begin in early January. The project will take 12 months to complete, as large concrete flood control boxes are installed in the roadways.

No road closures are planned although traffic lane restrictions can be expected in the work zones. Most construction will take place during the day. Some work will occur during the overnight hours.

The improvement project, designed to help alleviate flooding that can occur during heavy rainfall events, is slated for completion in December 2010.

Meadow Valley Contractors, Inc. is the contractor. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is managing the project. G.C. Wallace, Inc. is the construction management consultant.

Funding is provided by the Clark County Regional Flood Control District and the city of Las Vegas.

U.S. Highway 95 Southbound Ramp To Westbound Summerlin Parkway Temporary Closure Starts Monday, June 29

Starting Monday, June 29, and continuing through the next three months, the U.S. Highway 95 southbound ramp to westbound Summerlin Parkway will be completely closed to traffic. The closure is necessary due to safety concerns as bridge work associated with construction of the Tenaya Way Overpass over the Summerlin Parkway continues.

While the temporary closure is in effect, motorists traveling southbound on U.S. Hwy. 95 may want to use the Rainbow Boulevard southbound exit to westbound Westcliff Drive to northbound Buffalo Drive, to travel westbound on the Summerlin Parkway.

The traffic flow change is necessary as part of the continuing work on the $7.9 million Tenaya Way Overpass and Bonanza Trail Project. Work started in January and will take approximately 10 months to complete.

The project includes construction of approximately one-half mile of street improvements to connect Tenaya Way from Westcliff Drive to Washington Avenue. An overpass bridge structure will be built over the Summerlin Parkway, along with retaining walls, barrier rails and median islands. Streetlights, traffic signals, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and a pedestrian underpass will be constructed. Sanitary sewer and storm drainage improvements are also part of the project.

In addition to the overpass, a 1,350-foot shared use pathway on the north side of the Summerlin Parkway will be constructed to connect Bill Briare Family Park to the Kellogg-Zaher Sports Complex. Known as the Bonanza Trail, this pathway will eventually connect the Summerlin trail system to downtown Las Vegas.

Funding for this project is provided by the city of Las Vegas, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada and the Bureau of Land Management through the sale of public lands as authorized by the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act.

Southwest Iron Works is the project contractor, while the city of Las Vegas Public Works Department is managing the project. The city’s Planning and Development department developed the Bonanza Trail concept and secured federal funds for its construction.

New traffic signals on Grand Central Parkway at Carson Avenue, and at City Parkway, will be put into service on Friday morning, June 12.

The traffic signal at the Grand Central Parkway and Carson Avenue intersection will go into full green-amber-red operation, and the signal at City Parkway will placed on a “flashing red” all way stop mode of operation. Motorists should proceed with caution as they become familiar with the newly signalized intersections.

The traffic signal installations are part of the ACE rapid transit improvement project. The city of Las Vegas is partnering with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) to construct the first ACE rapid transit line, scheduled to debut in January 2010.

In addition to the improvements to Grand Central Parkway, work is underway along Casino Center Boulevard between Ogden Avenue and Charleston Boulevard. Construction is also taking place on Third Street, south of Charleston continuing to Imperial Avenue, and along sections of Main Street, Las Vegas Boulevard, St. Louis Avenue and Paradise Road to the Las Vegas Convention Center.

When the project is completed, there will be dedicated rapid transit lanes in the center of Grand Central Parkway, Casino Center, and Third. These lanes will allow ACE to provide fast transit services that will seamlessly link downtown Las Vegas to the Las Vegas Strip. ACE rapid transit will also feature level-platform boarding, off-board fare collection and sleek, attractive vehicles.

Funding for the state-of-the-art project is being provided by the Federal Transit Administration, the RTC and the city of Las Vegas.

The RTC is the transit authority, the transportation planning agency and the regional traffic management agency for Southern Nevada. The RTC’s vision is to provide a safe, convenient and effective regional transportation system that enhances mobility and air quality for citizens and visitors. The RTC encourages residents and visitors to use alternate commute modes to help reduce traffic congestion, clean the air and improve the quality of life in Southern Nevada. For more information on ACE rapid transit or the RTC, visit www.rtcsnv.com.

An $8.7 million flood control improvement project is scheduled to start Monday, June 29, with work planned to take place on five Las Vegas roadways.

Traffic lane restrictions can be expected on Lorenzi Street, between Alta and Westcliff drives; and on Jones Boulevard, between Evergreen Avenue and Borden Circle. Construction activity will also occur on Alta, between Easy Street and Decatur Boulevard; and on Evergreen, between Easy and Digger streets.

Improvement work is also planned to take place in the detention basins to the west and east of Rainbow Boulevard. The basin work on the east side of Rainbow may affect traffic on Westcliff between Rainbow and Lorenzi.

The project will take approximately 12 months to complete. Most work will be performed during the daytime hours although some night work will be necessary. Traffic lane restrictions and some temporary road closures can also be expected.

Funding is provided by the Clark County Regional Flood Control District and the city of Las Vegas. Contri Construction Company is the contractor. The city of Las Vegas Public Works Department is managing the project.

City of Las Vegas traffic crews plan to assist Mayor Pro Tem Gary Reese as he puts a new pedestrian signal into service on Lamb Boulevard, between Stewart Avenue and Bonanza Road. Mayor Pro Tem Reese, who represents this area of Las Vegas, is scheduled to officially put the new signal into service at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3.

Activation of the pedestrian signal completes the $4.7 million Cedar Trail construction project. The new trail starts at Pecos Road and extends approximately 1.5 miles east along the flood control drainage channel, crossing Sandhill Road, Lamb, and Marion Drive, to end at the pedestrian bridge that was recently built over the Las Vegas Wash. Other features of the trail include security lighting along the entire route, landscaping, perimeter fencing, trash receptacles and pet waste stations.

“The trail was built for the community to use, and as more and more people enjoy a leisurely walk or bike ride on the trail, this signal will stop traffic so that pedestrians can safely cross Lamb Boulevard,” Mayor Pro Tem Reese said.

The signal will be put on a “flashing amber” operation on Monday, June 1. When the device is fully activated, pedestrians will be able to stop traffic by pushing a button that will change the signal from green to amber to red. The signal will stay red long enough to allow for safe passage across Lamb.

No parking is available on Lamb Boulevard. The closest parking is on Elm Street, south of the new pedestrian signal.

Starting Monday, May 11 and continuing through the next four months, traffic lane restrictions and temporary road closures can be expected on Park Way Drive, Park Way West, Park Way North, Park Way East and Park Way South. Periodic traffic lane restrictions can also be expected for northbound travel on Rancho Drive at Park Way.

The traffic disruptions are necessary as crews do extensive street rehabilitation improvement work that includes the removal and reconstruction of the pavement, curbs, gutters and sidewalks. Underground work for water lines and streetlight conduit will be performed and repairs will be made to the area’s sanitary sewer system.

Work is scheduled to take place weekdays during daytime hours. Crisci Builders is the contractor. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is managing the project. Funding for the $434,000 road rehabilitation project is provided by the city of Las Vegas.

Starting Sunday, March 22, temporary traffic lane restrictions will be in effect on Decatur Boulevard, between Sahara Avenue and Charleston Boulevard, for a road rehabilitation and traffic capacity improvement project during which various travel lanes will be reduced from three lanes to one lane during night work, and from three lanes to two lanes during daytime work.

Starting Sunday, March 22, at 7 p.m., traffic will be reduced to one lane of travel northbound and southbound from 7 p.m. through 6 a.m. However, during the daytime hours, between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., traffic will have two lanes of travel in each direction northbound and southbound.

Then, starting Wednesday, April 1, through completion of the project, work will be limited to the overnight hours of 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. No daytime travel lane restrictions will be in place on Decatur. As work progresses, brief traffic disruptions can also be expected on Sahara, Oakey Boulevard and Charleston.

These preventative maintenance efforts by the Department of Field Operations are being undertaken to repair deteriorating sections of the pavement on Decatur. Also, at Sahara, median islands on Decatur are being reconfigured to better accommodate traffic volume through the intersection.

Traffic lane restrictions are in effect on Oakey Boulevard near Rancho Drive, for work on a $6.2 million flood control improvement project.

Work started in late February and will take approximately 10 months to complete. The improvement project starts at Birch Street, east of Rancho Drive and will proceed westerly to Cahlan Drive.

Most work will be done during daytime hours. As construction progresses, some night and weekend work may be necessary. Some temporary road closures may also be necessary.

As traffic delays and disruptions can be expected, Sahara Avenue and Charleston Boulevard are suggested as alternate routes for through east-west travel.

Las Vegas Paving is the contractor. Funding is provided by the Clark County Regional Flood Control District. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is managing the project.

On Friday, March 6, Seventh Street will be closed to through travel at Stewart Avenue during the approximate hours of 7 a. m. and 3 p.m. The temporary closure is necessary as crews pave a portion of Stewart Avenue.

Southbound traffic on Seventh Street will be detoured at Stewart Avenue to Sixth Street. Northbound traffic on Seventh will be detoured at Ogden Avenue to Sixth while the closure is in effect.

Seventh Street should reopen to through travel by 3 p.m. Traffic lane restrictions remain in effect in the work zones on Stewart Avenue.

A $3.4 million sanitary sewer system rehabilitation and road reconstruction project is underway on Stewart between Las Vegas Boulevard and Maryland Parkway. Work started in October and the project is slated for completion in second quarter 2009.

Wells Cargo Construction is the contractor. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is managing the improvement project. Funding is provided by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, the city of Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Valley.

Main Street Traffic Lane Restrictions Start Monday
Temporary Closure Planned For Feb. 28 Weekend

Starting Monday, Feb. 23 and continuing through the next six to eight weeks, traffic lane restrictions can be expected on Main Street between Bridger Avenue and Garces Avenue. The traffic flow change is necessary as crews do storm drain work and related utility relocation along the west side of Main Street.

During the Feb. 28 weekend, the four-block section of Main, south of Bridger will be closed to through travel, as a slurry seal preventative maintenance treatment is applied to the roadway. Business access will be maintained however, during the hours of 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, Main will be closed to traffic between Bridger and Garces. Lewis and Clark avenues will also be closed at the Main Street intersection. Main, Lewis and Clark should reopen to traffic by 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Starting at 6 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, road striping will be done on this same section of Main and the road will be closed to traffic between Bridger and Garces. Main, Lewis and Clark should reopen to access by 5 a.m. on Monday, March 2, although traffic lane restrictions will remain in effect.

While work is underway on Main, Las Vegas Boulevard and Grand Central Parkway are suggested as alternate routes for through north-south travel. Main should reopen to full access in mid-April.

Main Street Preventative Maintenance Work Is Planned for Saturday, Feb. 28 And Sunday, March 1

A four-block section of Main Street, south of Bridger Avenue will be closed to traffic the weekend of Feb. 28, as a slurry seal preventative maintenance treatment is applied to extend the life of the roadway. The improvement work by the Department of Field Operations will be done on the weekend to minimize disruptions to downtown businesses and the traveling public.

Business access will be maintained however, during the hours of 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, Main Street will be closed to traffic between Bridger Avenue and Garces Avenue. Lewis and Clark avenues will also be closed at the Main Street intersection. Main Street, Lewis Avenue and Clark Avenue should reopen to access by 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Then, starting at 6 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, roadway striping will be applied to these same sections of Main Street and the road will, again, be closed to traffic between Bridger Avenue and Garces Avenue. Main Street, Lewis Avenue and Clark Avenue should reopen to access by 5 a.m. on Monday, March 2.

Storm Drainage Improvement Project on Decatur Boulevard North of Elkhorn Road Starts Feb. 23

Work on a $2.8 million flood control improvement gets underway on Decatur Boulevard from Elkhorn Road to Whispering Sands Drive later this month.

Starting Monday, Feb. 23, and continuing through the next four months, temporary traffic lane restrictions may be in effect on Decatur Boulevard. Work will take place at the Decatur Boulevard and Elkhorn Road intersection, and will proceed north to Whispering Sands Drive.

Construction activity will take place during the daytime hours. As traffic delays and disruptions can be expected, Bradley Road is suggested as an alternate route for through north-south travel. These storm drainage improvements are slated for completion this summer.

Tab Contractors Inc. is the contractor for the project. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is managing the construction. Funding is provided by the Clark County Regional Flood Control District.

New Traffic Signals At The Martin L. King Boulevard & Discovery Drive Intersection Begin Operating Wednesday, Feb. 4

The new traffic signals at the Martin L. King Boulevard and Discovery Drive intersection are scheduled to go into full green-amber-red operation early Wednesday morning, Feb. 4.

The intersection was providing access from Discovery Drive to northbound travel only on Martin L. King Boulevard. The new configuration improves traffic flow by allowing motorists on Discovery Drive to travel north and south at the intersection.

The traffic signal construction is part of the $45 million Martin L. King Boulevard improvement project that started last March. Work is underway from Alta Drive, proceeding 2.5 miles north to Carey Avenue.

Martin L. King is being widened to three northbound and three southbound traffic lanes. The project also includes extensive utility relocation and the installation of curb, gutter, sidewalk and sidewalk ramps, storm drainage facilities, landscaped median islands and street lighting. The traffic signals at Bonanza Road, Washington Avenue, Vegas Drive, Lake Mead Boulevard and Carey Avenue will also be upgraded as part of the improvements that are slated for completion in the first quarter of 2010.

Motorists are advised to proceed with caution as they become familiar with the new signalized intersection.

Wells Cargo is the contractor. The city of Las Vegas Public Works Department is managing the project. HDR Engineering is providing consultant construction management services. Funding is provided by the Regional Transportation Commission and the city of Las Vegas.

New Traffic Signals At The Farm Road And Tenaya Way Intersection Begin Operating Thursday, Jan. 15

City of Las Vegas traffic crews plan to put the new traffic signals at the Farm Road and Tenaya Way intersection into full green-amber-red operation this Thursday, Jan. 15.

To alert motorists to these upcoming traffic changes, the lights will be placed onto a “flashing red” operation early Wednesday morning.

The traffic signals were funded by the city of Las Vegas and installed by Public Works Department traffic crews.

Motorists are advised to proceed with caution as they become familiar with the new signalized intersection.

Traffic lane restrictions can be expected on Rampart Boulevard between Vegas Drive and Summerlin Parkway, as failing roadway pavement sections are repaired. To minimize traffic disruptions work will take place on Saturdays and Sundays, during the approximate hours of 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Work is scheduled to start Saturday, Jan. 10, and will continue over the following two weekends. Rampart Boulevard will reopen to full access during non-work hours.

Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian will celebrate the start of the Tenaya Way Overpass and Bonanza Trail Project with a ceremonial groundbreaking at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 5. The event will take place on the north side of Summerlin Parkway at Tenaya just west of Bill Briare Park, located at 650 N. Tenaya Way.

In addition to the overpass, a 1,350-foot shared use pathway on the north side of Summerlin Parkway with fencing, lighting and signage will be constructed to connect Bill Briare Family Park to the Kellogg-Zaher Sports Complex. Known as the Bonanza Trail, this pathway will eventually connect the Summerlin trail system to downtown Las Vegas.

“When completed, the Tenaya Overpass will provide traffic relief at the Buffalo Drive and Rainbow Boulevard interchanges with Summerlin Parkway,” Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian said. “The trail and overpass will provide safe, unobstructed access to these parks for residents on the south side of Summerlin Parkway.”

Work is scheduled to begin Jan. 5 and will take approximately 10 months to complete. Most work will take place weekdays during daytime hours, and traffic delays and disruptions can be expected in work zones. Traffic lane restrictions and temporary road closures will occur on Summerlin Parkway, Tenaya and some adjacent side streets.

Funding for this $7.9 million project is provided by the city of Las Vegas, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada and the Bureau of Land Management through the sale of public lands as authorized by the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act.

Southwest Iron Works is the project contractor, while the city of Las Vegas Public Works Department is managing the project. The city’s Planning and Development Department developed the Bonanza Trail concept and secured federal funds for its construction.

Road Improvement Work On Jones Boulevard, Farm Road and Grand Teton Drive Starts December 8

Traffic disruptions can be expected when a road improvement project starts in the far northwest Centennial Hills area of Las Vegas.

Starting Monday, Dec. 8, and continuing through the next 12 months, traffic lane restrictions can be expected in work zones on Jones Boulevard between Elkhorn Road and Horse Drive, on Grand Teton Drive between Maverick Street and Decatur, and on Farm Road between Maverick and Leon Avenue.

The $15.6 million project includes improving the roadways to two travel lanes in each direction. Sidewalks will be constructed on Jones Boulevard and on Grand Teton Drive. Curbs, gutters, sanitary sewer and storm drainage improvements will be installed. Traffic improvements include signing, striping, and traffic signals on Jones at Farm Road and at Grand Teton, and the installation of facilities for future signals at the intersections of Jones and Horse, and Grand Teton and Bradley.

Most work will take place Monday through Friday during the daytime hours although some night work will be necessary. As traffic delays and disruptions can be expected, Rainbow Boulevard and Decatur Boulevard are suggested as alternate routes for through north-south travel. Ann Road is suggested for east-west access.

The improvement work on each of these roadways is slated for completion next December. Meadow Valley Contractors is the contractor. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is managing the project. Funding is provided by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, the Clark County Regional Flood Control District, city of Las Vegas sanitation funds and special improvement district assessments and the Bureau of Land Management through the sale of public land as authorized by the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act.

New Traffic Signals At Intersection Of Lake Mead, Thomas W. Ryan Boulevards Go Onto Red Flash Operation On Wednesday

City Traffic Signals Will Go Into Full Service In Conjunction With Clark County’ Opening Of The Lake Mead Boulevard Ramps At The 215 Beltway

City of Las Vegas traffic crews plan to put the new traffic signals at the intersection of Lake Mead and Thomas W. Ryan Boulevards onto a “flashing” red all way stop operation during the early morning hours on Wed., Nov. 19.

The new signals will be put into full green-amber-red operation to accommodate traffic flow when Clark County opens the Lake Mead Boulevard ramps at the 215 Beltway.

Motorists should proceed with caution as they become familiar with the newly signalized intersection.

A traffic capacity and safety improvement project by the city of Las Vegas was recently completed at the intersection of Charleston and Valley View boulevards.

“A project to improve this intersection has been on the books for 10 to 15 years, and changes were sought by many residents but could never be done due to power transmission poles being in the way,” said Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian, who represents this area of Ward 1. “When the poles were moved out of the way by Nevada Power early last year, the improvements could finally be added.”

To improve traffic flow and safety, a dedicated right turn lane was constructed for westbound Charleston to northbound Valley View traffic. The improvement project also included the installation of new pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, traffic signal system modifications, streetlight modifications, and reconstruction of the sidewalk ramps and roadway striping.

The $350,000 project was funded by the Nevada Department of Transportation Safety Division’s allocation of Federal Hazard Elimination Funds and by city of Las Vegas Traffic Improvement Funds.

This major intersection carries about 60,000 cars per day. A number of rear end accidents occurred at this intersection because motorists in the curb lane would slow down to turn right and through traffic would not slow down in time and rear end them. Now that the exclusive right turn lane has been constructed, those accident types should be substantially reduced.

Starting Monday, Nov. 3, and continuing through Nov. 10, Michael Way will be closed to traffic at the Vegas Drive intersection Michael Way traffic will be detoured off of Vegas Drive via right turns only at the intersection. No north-south travel through the intersection or left-turn movements at Vegas Drive will be permitted. East-west travel on Vegas Drive should not be affected.

These temporary traffic disruptions are necessary as crews continue sanitary sewerline installation work in the area.

A $2.9 million sewer rehabilitation project is underway by the city of Las Vegas. Work started in June and will take approximately seven months to complete. Work is currently taking place on Coran Lane between Decatur Boulevard and Rancho Drive. The project also includes work on Rancho Drive between Vegas Drive and Coran, and on Vegas Drive between Michael Way and Rancho.

Insituform Technologies is the project contractor. The city of Las Vegas is funding the improvements. The project is slated for completion in early 2009.